A person in the health care clinic has gout. In order to prevent a common complication, what self-care measure does the health care professional teach the person about?
a. Drinking plenty of water
b. Splinting affected joints
c. Eating more protein
d. Avoiding hot weather
Ans: a. Drinking plenty of water
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The patient has been diagnosed as having gouty arthritis. He asks the nurse to explain the cause of the inflammation of his great toe. The most appropriate nursing response is
a. "You have calcium oxalate deposits that are seen in gouty arthritis." b. "The inflammation is from small accumulations of uric acid crystals which are called tophi." c. "The small nodules are not related to the arthritis condition." d. "You have fat deposits that are common with gouty arthritis."
A nurse is working with a client who receives health insurance through a managed care organiza-tion. Which of the following best describes this insurance?
a. Medicare b. Medicaid c. MSAs d. Health maintenance organizations
A patient in the hospital has hypernatremia. What condition should the healthcare professional assess for?
a. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone b. Hypersecretion of aldosterone c. Brief bouts of vomiting or diarrhea d. Excessive diuretic therapy
Allen is taking Flagyl for the treatment of trichomoniasis. Which of the following cautions should Allen take?
A. Allen should avoid taking the drug with food. B. Allen should avoid alcohol use. C. Allen should stop taking the drug if he notices an unpleasant metallic taste. D. Allen should stop taking the drug if his urine becomes dark in color.